This could be an interesting match as UCD have their presumed home advantage while Shelbourne are ahead 15 points in the First Division table.
- Shelbourne have the most scored goals (36) in First Division
We should expect both teams to be fresh and ready for this match, as there is some time since both teams last played. Let's have a look at how the teams are doing!
These teams are located so close to each other that their supporters eat in the same restaurants, hang out at the same night clubs and give birth at the same hospitals. This means added importance to the game and a vibrant atmosphere.
UCD form and stats
3 victories, 3 draws and 2 defeats. That’s what UCD have to build on here at UCD Bowl in the First Division.
UCD travelled for their previous game, a trip to Cork City that ended 1-1.
Before that, UCD had a FAI Cup home game versus Shelbourne which ended with a victory 2-0.The UCD fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 12 goals in 8 league matches. 10 goals have been conceded. It's worth mentioning that 5 of these goals has been conceded in their last 3 home matches.
Shelbourne form and stats
Rock solid. That's the only way to describe the travels of Shelbourne so far, with 6-2-0 (wins-draws-losses) so far. Those are First Division statistics. In general it has been a productive period now for Shelbourne as they haven't lost any of their last 17 games.
There were no winners in Shelbourne's previous match, a First Division home game that ended 2-2 vs Cobh Ramblers (placed 7th).
Preceding that game, the 0-2 loss visiting UCD's place.Shelbourne have scored more than twice on average per away game (in the league), an impressive attacking display. They have 17 goals from 8 away matches. Shelbourne are defending well in their away games, having conceded only 6 times in 8 matches. For more goal statistics, check out the Statistics tab above.
Head 2 Head
The last H2H meeting was Shelbourne - UCD 3-1, played this season. UCD-Shelbourne H2H statistics last ten meetings regardless of arena: UCD four wins, Shelbourne two wins, four draws. four of these ten matches had three or more goals (over 2,5).Top Goalscorers
  C. Whelan 12 goals |   R. Brennan 10 goals |  M. O’Connor 6 goals |
UCD missing players
Shelbourne missing players
| UCD | Shelbourne | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 17 | 8 | 2 | Played | P | 2 | 8 | 17 |
| 7 | 3 | 1 | Won | W | 2 | 6 | 12 |
| 5 | 3 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| 5 | 2 | 1 | Lost | L | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 32 | 12 | 3 | Scored | S | 7 | 17 | 36 |
| 25 | 10 | 4 | Conceded | C | 2 | 6 | 15 |
| 88% | 75% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 88% | 94% |
| 88% | 75% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 75% | 71% |
| 76% | 62% | 50% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 100% | 62% | 65% |
| 53% | 38% | 50% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 100% | 50% | 53% |
| 24% | 25% | 50% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 50% | 12% | 12% |
| 65% | 62% | 50% | BTTS | BTTS | 100% | 75% | 65% |
| 24% | 25% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 25% | 35% |
| 24% | 38% | 50% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 12% | 6% |
| 4.6 | 4.6 | 2.5 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 5.5 | 6 | 6.1 |
| 4.1 | 4.1 | 2 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 5 | 4.1 | 4.5 |
| 1.5 | 1.4 | 2.5 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 0 | 1 | 1.2 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 8.3 | 7.9 | 8 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 14 | 11.2 | 10.8 |
| 3.9 | 3.2 | 3 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 6 | 4.6 | 4.5 |
| 48% | 46% | 50% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 58% | 46% | 47% |
- Shelbourne have not yet lost a game.
- Shelbourne have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded.
- Shelbourne have the fewest matches under the total-line (5) in First Division
- Shelbourne have the most matches over the total-line (11) in First Division
- Shelbourne have the most points (20) away in First Division
- Shelbourne have the most points from losing position (11) in First Division
- Shelbourne have the most scored goals (36) in First Division
- Shelbourne have the most scored goals in the first half (18) in First Division
- Shelbourne have the the best goal difference (+11) away in First Division
- Shelbourne have the the best goal difference (+21) in First Division
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Shelbourne | 17 | 12 | 5 | 0 | 36 | 15 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 19 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 17 | 6 | 21 | 41 |
| 2 | Treaty United | 17 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 27 | 17 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 17 | 12 | 10 | 32 |
| 3 | Galway United | 17 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 25 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 9 | 10 | 32 |
| 4 | UCD | 17 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 32 | 25 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 20 | 15 | 7 | 26 |
| 5 | Bray Wanderers | 17 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 23 | 16 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 26 |
| 6 | Athlone Town | 17 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 24 | 27 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 16 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 11 | -3 | 21 |
| 7 | Cobh Ramblers | 17 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 17 | 29 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 15 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 14 | -12 | 18 |
| 8 | Cabinteely | 17 | 6 | 0 | 11 | 13 | 27 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 12 | -14 | 18 |
| 9 | Cork City | 17 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 18 | 20 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 14 | 14 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 6 | -2 | 15 |
| 10 | Wexford Youths | 17 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 13 | 37 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 21 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 16 | -24 | 5 |